Michigan Sales Tax Rates: 2026 County Guide
Complete sales tax breakdown for all 71 counties in Michigan. Select a county to see city-level rates and How-To guides.
Michigan Base State Tax Rate
| Jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| Michigan State Sales Tax | 6.000% |
| Total Combined Rate | 6.000% |
Michigan Sales Tax Rules, Local Rates and Nexus Notes
Data-rich guideA clear understanding of Michigan's sales tax guidelines is essential for any business shipping tangible personal property into the state. This guide provides the foundation for tracking rates, filing deadlines, and economic thresholds across the state.
This rate matches the estimated state average combined rate of 6.000% across local jurisdictions. A review of the tax breakdown shows: The combined rate of 6.000% consists of a 6.000% state rate.
A population of 10,077,331 indicates a robust local market. Shippers must confirm whether specific delivery destinations lie inside or outside the formal city limits to apply the correct combined rate. Precise location mapping is critical for merchants to ensure tax is collected accurately at the point of delivery.
For remote sellers, Michigan's economic nexus parameters establish when tax registration is required. Monitoring overall sales across the state is necessary to remain compliant. Businesses must align their collection policies with statewide rules: Remote sellers meet economic nexus rules in MI if they reach $100,000 in gross sales or 200 separate transactions within a calendar year. Note that statewide tax holidays or clothing exemption rules may further modify your tax obligations. Verify your local registration status and filing frequency with the Michigan tax department to ensure full compliance.
Rate data last checked in the database: March 2026
Economic Nexus Threshold
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State Nexus Checker
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State Exemption Finder
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State Product Taxability Checker
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Verify with official sourceAll 71 Michigan Counties
Alcona
Alger
Allegan
Alpena
Antrim
Arenac
Barry
Bay
Benzie
Berrien
Branch
Calhoun
Cass
Chippewa
Crawford
Delta
Dickinson
Eaton
Emmet
Genesee
Gogebic
Grand Traverse
Gratiot
Hillsdale
Houghton
Huron
Ingham
Ionia
Iosco
Iron
Isabella
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Kent
Keweenaw
Lake
Lapeer
Leelanau
Lenawee
Livingston
Luce
Mackinac
Macomb
Manistee
Marquette
Mason
Mecosta
Menominee
Midland
Missaukee
Monroe
Montcalm
Montmorency
Muskegon
Oakland
Oceana
Ogemaw
Osceola
Oscoda
Ottawa
Presque Isle
Saginaw
Sanilac
Shiawassee
St. Clair
St. Joseph
Tuscola
Van Buren
Washtenaw
Wayne
Wexford
Largest Cities in Michigan
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Highest Tax Cities in Michigan
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Sales Tax Calculator
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Sales Tax Calculator & Compliance Helper
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ZIP / City Sales Tax Lookup
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Economic Nexus Checker
Compare your state-specific sales activity against current nexus thresholds using existing site data.
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Should I Collect Sales Tax?
A fast intent-matching decision tree for businesses, marketplace sellers, and remote sellers.
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Exemption Certificate Finder
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Product Taxability Checker
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